Letters at 3AM

Nations get into deep trouble by following inspirational leaders, left or right

"...get into deep shit following inspirational leaders, left or right. A people that needs such inspiration is already in..."

March 28, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...of himself and his stash (perhaps for black-market bragging rights)...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the case, to determine whether Olsen violated Brown's civil rights, is ongoing, as is an Austin Police Department internal..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Stuck in the Middle - Updated

Who are the most centrist legislators?

"...Moreno, D-El Paso) conservative Texas legislators, as measured by right-wing religious pressure group the Heritage Alliance. But what of..."

Aug. 13, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Grand Illusions

The only problem with wide-ranging, all-encompassing conspiracy theories is that they're wrong

"...purpose was to ensure and protect the entire citizenry's rights. A responsible media and a free public-education system gave..."

July 6, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Reefer Madness

Apparently, the mere mention of drugs justifies suppressing student speech

"...school, which he argued had violated his First Amendment right of free speech. He lost in district court but..."

July 6, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Page Two: The Stravinsky Theory

The healing power of prescience, set on "repeat"

"...Black & Brown Painting (or something similarly named). That's right: They did house-painting. Ah, the glories of the rock..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Slippery Slopes

Insights on the way to a point, a peek at future topics, and an argument against reductionism

"...based not just on my (admittedly unhealthy) interest in right-wing hate radio. One can simply consider that all too..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...back to school in mid-August went against their inviolable rights to life, liberty, and a long, lazy summer. The..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Beyond the Blockbuster

With "Luca Cambiaso, 1527-1585," the Blanton bucks the trend toward superstar exhibitions and spotlights a lost Renaissance master

"...travel from city to city, advertised on street-lamp banners, right next to the hanging flower baskets. We've all seen..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

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